2013 State Farm Battle In Seattle

Gonzaga vs. South Alabama

Idol Sports & Entertainment announced that the State Farm Battle in Seattle will take place at KeyArena December 14th when the Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the South Alabama Jaguars.

The event marks just the third all time meeting between the two teams, with the Zags winning each of the previous contests. The teams last faced each other in 1999 in the Hawkeye Classic in Iowa City, Iowa with the Zags defeating the Jaguars, 80-63. The first meeting came in 1996 in Seattle during the U.S. West Tournament where the Bulldogs knocked off South Alabama, 60-43.

The Jaguars will be led by new head coach Matthew Graves who spent the last ten seasons as an assistant coach at Butler. Graves will be joined by former Butler start guard Darnell Archey who has accepted an assistant coaching position on the USA staff.

Tickets for the State Farm Battle in Seattle will go on sale in early September at all Ticketmaster outlets.

Ticket Information

Tickets can be purchased at the KeyArena Box Office, Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster.com, or charge by phone toll free at (800) 745-3000. All tickets subject to applicable service charges and fees.